Chitoli - Bhitarwar, Gwalior

Chitoli is a village situated in the Bhitarwar tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhitarwar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Gwalior. Chitoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitoli is 454208. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.32 hectares and falls under the 475220 pincode. Bhitarwar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chitoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhitarwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gwalior Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chitoli

As per Census 2011, Chitoli village has a total population of 1,835 people, consisting of 976 males and 859 females. The village has 321 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 845 literate and 990 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 222 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chitoli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,835976859
Child Population (0–6 yrs)258137121
Scheduled Castes (SC)432231201
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22212498
Literate Population845538307
Illiterate Population990438552

Nearby Villages of Chitoli

Chitoli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhitariSouth1.00 km
RuarNorth-East1.15 km
MundhariNorth1.73 km
Deori KalanSouth-East2.55 km
DongarpurNorth2.73 km
TalapurNorth-East2.76 km
KaithodSouth-East3.14 km
PoonchhariWest3.42 km
BelgadhaSouth3.61 km
MusahariEast3.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitoli

Chitoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indargarh, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhitarwar to Chitoli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Chitoli is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitoli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chitoli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chitoli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chitoli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chitoli

Where is Chitoli located?

Chitoli village is located in Bhitarwar Tehsil, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitoli?

Chitoli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chitoli?

The pincode of Chitoli is 475220.

What is the population of Chitoli?

Chitoli has a total population of 1,835, including 976 males and 859 females.

How many households are there in Chitoli?

There are 321 households in Chitoli.

What is the literacy rate in Chitoli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitoli is 46.05%. Male literacy is 55.12% and female literacy is 35.74%.